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Here at DESI, you'll be inspired to make Queensland better and contribute to ensuring one of the world’s most diverse natural environments is maintained for the health and prosperity of current and future generations. We are building better partnerships with First Nations people to deliver benefits and improved environmental, economic, cultural, and social outcomes. We are looking for someone to join a passionate, high performing team, committed to reframing relationships with First Nations people.

Job details

The people we serve come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and lived experiences, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our department stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for the environment and science, you will find a home at DESI.

Your contribution:
• Lead and develop a Prioritisation Framework for agreement making for all protected areas in Queensland, including understanding the Nature Conservation Act 1992 (Qld) and Native Title Act 1993 (Cth), protected area and land management.
• Finalise and implement the Agreement Making Framework including providing strategic advice and innovative agreement making strategies that consider First Nations perspectives and incorporate people, community, country and costewardship principles.
• Establish and maintain effective liaison, consultation and negotiations with internal and external stakeholders, including First Nations Peoples and business units in consultation and discussions with senior management.
• Manage and lead projects and teams, including the supporting budget, to ensure successful and timely delivery of outcomes in support of Agency strategic direction.
• Provide high level expertise and advice to stakeholders both internal-to-Government with respect to agreement making including briefings and Cabinet submissions.

What's in it for you?
• Join a supportive high-performing team with a positive culture and inspiring leadership!
• Enjoy fantastic flexibility, benefits, work life balance, significant development opportunities as a public servant of Queensland!
• Work where you can truly engage your values and sense of purpose to safeguarding the environment for Queenslanders.
• You'll experience so much here. For most of us, it starts with our wonderful people and the rich, diverse perspectives they bring. They're dedicated, passionate and curious professionals. We're all different, and those differences are what make us great.

About you:
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of legal agreements such as Indigenous Land Use Agreements or similar, as well as a sound understanding of legislation which contribute to the agreements e.g. Aboriginal Land Act 1991, Nature Conservation Act 1992, Native Title Act 1993.
• Significant experience in agreement making including making implementable and pragmatic agreements with First Nations people that are aligned to First Nations people rights and aspirations and that are balanced against Government priorities and legislation.
• Strong experience in project management methodologies, principles and practices, including an ability to effectively manage resources to deliver and design Frameworks.
• High level communication skills with expertise in explaining complex information in culturally proficient ways and the demonstrated ability to liaise, negotiate and collaborate with First Nations people.

How to Apply:
• Your current resume of no more than six pages.
• A short two-page statement that briefly describes why you are the best suited person for this role--noting, our department values equity and diversity so please include information that will help us understand how you could contribute to our workforce diversity.
• Evidence of the above listed Eligibility Requirements to confirm your eligibility.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/597386/24

Closing Date: Tuesday, 29 October 2024

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

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• 597386 24 Role Description v1 (Word, 326KB)